THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM IN ENGLAND.
MATCH AGAINST GLOUCESTER. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. Received Oofc. 20,12.46 p.m. London, Oct 19 Suoh was the interest evoked in the match against Gloucester city that the factories, collieries, and schools were dosed to enable the employees and pupite to witness the contest. When the game began 12,000 people were present. Gloucester played seven forwards and ■three halves, and played a fine game until Hudson, a three quarter, retired injured. Then Glenn (Taranaki), Smith (Auckland), Deanß (Canterbury), Seeling (Auckland), Wallace (Wellington), and Hunter (Tarsnaki) secured tries in quick succession, all before half time. Wallace converted thre9 of them, while Gillett added major points in one instance. At half time the score was—New Zealand 26 to nil. In the Beoond half very even play took place for the first half hour. Then Deans obtained his second try, which Wallace converted. Gloucester had another dice of bad lack, losing Wood, half back, through injury. Wallace, Seeling, and Deans secured further tries, two of which Wallace converted, and the game ended—New Zealand 44 points Gloucester 0.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXII, Issue 6702, 20 October 1905, Page 3
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180THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM IN ENGLAND. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXII, Issue 6702, 20 October 1905, Page 3
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